Neon Adejo

Neon Adejo Yunisa, better known by the stage name Neon Adejo[1] (born October 24) is a Nigerian gospel songwriter, singer and worship leader well known for the hit song "Eze Ebube".[2][3]

Neon Adejo
Birth nameNeon Adejo Yunisa
Born24 October
Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2014–present

Biography

Neon Adejo was born on 24 October in Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria. He is the first of six children in a Muslim family.[4] He grew up as a Muslim but later on converted to Christianity[5][6]

In 2013, He attained a Bachelor's Degree in History and International Relations from the Kogi State University, Nigeria[7]

Music career

Adejo started singing at the age of 13 but officially started his music career in 2014.[8] He released his first album titled Tell The World in 2020 comprising 10 tracks.

A year after, in March 2021, Adejo released his second album and first EP titled Songs of Gratitude comprising five tracks with Eze Ebube and Breathe Upon Me inclusive.[9][10]

In September 2022, he announced the release of his third album Nothing But The Gospel.[11][12]

Discography

Albums
Title Date Released Details
Nothing but the gospel September 2022
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming, CD
  • Number of Tracks: 7[13]
Songs of Gratitude (EP) March 2021
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming, CD
  • Number of Tracks: 5[14]
Tell the world April 2020
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming, CD
  • Number of Tracks: 10

Singles
  • Take It Away (2018) [15]
  • Chinecherem (2019) [12]
  • Onyenemema (2020)
  • Amen (2021)[16]
  • Eze Ebube (2021) [2]
  • Eze Ebube II (2022)

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Result Ref
2023 Kingdom Achievers' Award Songwriter of the Year Won [17][18]
The Headies Best Inspirational Single Won [19][20]
GX Awards Best Male Artiste of the Year Nominated [21]

Tours

References
  1. "Neon Adejo: Reintroducing the gospel through songs in the United Kingdom". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  2. "Neon Adejo Returns with New Hit Single, "Eze Ebube"". NotjustOk. 2021-07-15. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  3. "How Eze Ebube was birthed, by artiste Neon Adejo". The Nation Online.
  4. "Neon Adejo And The Birth Of Afroworship". The Independent Newspaper.
  5. Simi, Jumoke (2019-03-25). ""I owe my very existence to you" -Gospel Singer, Neon Adejo Reminisces On His Mom's Sacrifices". Motherhood In-Style Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  6. Aanu, Damilare (2019-03-25). "Neon Adejo shares emotional post as he celebrates his mother on her birthday". WITHIN NIGERIA. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  7. "Neon Adejo Biography and songs". revelationmusik.net. 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  8. "Neon Adejo Take it Away". EeZee Conceptz. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  9. Songs of Gratitude - EP by Neon Adejo, 2021-03-26, retrieved 2023-04-01
  10. Ibe, Olaedo (2023-03-24). "REINTRODUCING: 'Breathe Upon Me' by Neon Adejo will bless your day". Step FWD UK Christian Chart. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  11. "Neon Adejo Speaks About His Recent Album, Nothing But The Gospel, THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  12. "Neon Adejo Interprets The Message Behind "Chinecherem" Music Video - Praiseworld Radio". Praiseworld Radio | Africa's #1 Online Gospel Radio Station | Nigeria. 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  13. "Neon Adejo's Latest Inspiring Album, "Nothing But the Gospel," Reveals What the Gospel Really Is - Afrocritik". 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  14. "Neon Adejo Discography". Spotify. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  15. ekpenyong, Ebenezer (2018-11-17). "Neon Adejo Drops New Song "Take It Away" ( @NeonAdejo )". Premium9ja. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  16. "Neon Adejo unveils the audio and visuals for new single, AMEN". NotjustOk. 2021-02-28. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  17. Olusanya, Funmilayo (2023-01-11). "Gospel Singer, Neon Adejo, Mike Abdul, Others Win Big At Kingdom Achievers Awards". Biztellers. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  18. "Neon Adejo, Mike Abdul, Naomi, Ariyo win at Kingdom Achievers Award". The Nation Online.
  19. "The 16th Headies Nominations: See The Full List Here". Channels Television.
  20. Skete, Philip (2023-06-12). "neon Adejo – Songs Of Gratitude". Worshipbaze. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  21. "VOTING | GX Awards 2021". The GXAwards 2023 - 6th Annual Awards. Retrieved 2023-07-12.

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